Tuesday briefs

Workshops available at Stone Lab

GIBRALTAR ISLAND - Workshops at Stone Lab, the Ohio State University’s island campus on Lake Erie, will be offered this summer with programs ranging from one day to a week, and some workshops offer continuing education contact hours.

For those looking to expand their professional knowhow, Algae Identification and Dealing with Cyanobacteria, Algal Toxins and Taste and Odor Compounds help prepare water treatment plant operators for harmful algal blooms that may affect their water intakes. Fish-Sampling Techniques, Fish Aging and Larval Fish Identification were developed with the help of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and are taught by ODNR staff to give job seekers experience with techniques needed for agency employment.

Workshops such as Water and Wildlife Training for Educators, Field Geology for Educators and Enhancing Earth Science Education with Educational Technology help teachers and other educators bring Lake Erie knowledge and new teaching techniques back to their classrooms.

For those interested in learning a new hobby, Introduction to Bird Identification and Banding takes advantage of the height of spring migration on Kelleys Island to teach the basics of birding and ornithology. Lake Erie Sport Fishing introduces participants to fishing techniques and technologies, and focuses on hands-on experience with daily planned fishing trips.